Electronic Arts has agreed to be acquired by an investor consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners in a record-breaking all-cash deal worth $55 billion. EA shareholders will receive $210 per share, a 25% premium on its unaffected closing price.
PIF will roll over its 9.9% stake, joining partners with global reach in gaming, sports, and entertainment. The transaction, the largest sponsor-led take-private in history, positions EA to accelerate innovation and expand worldwide. CEO Andrew Wilson said the deal recognizes EA’s iconic IP and sets the stage for new growth.
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